Written by Stephen J. Edwards-Trygar, Development and Alumni Relations Shrimp linguine with shrimp tartar from The Opera Kitchen menu Alexandra Nowakowski ('18) has teamed up with photographer and chef Riccardo Riccio to create a new experience for opera and food lovers alike. From beginning to end, The Opera Kitchen provides their guests with delicious food,... Continue Reading →
Alumnus Luigi Boccia ('12) was a featured guest on the podcast Strong Songs with Kirk Hamilton in an episode titled "An Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi Boccia". This episode introduces listeners to the many operatic tenors who shaped the voice type and the roles within the repertoire, framed by Luigi's own journey of becoming an operatic tenor.
Written and interviewed by AVA Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator Stephen Edwards-Trygar Rehearsals for the Academy of Vocal Arts' new production of Donizetti's Don Pasquale have been underway for the past few weeks! Since we began, AVA has been abuzz with excitement, thanks to some phenomenal publicity opportunities. From radio to television to TikTok and... Continue Reading →
Written and interviewed by AVA Administrative Associate Stephen Trygar La traviata, one of opera's most cherished works, is returning to our stage here at the Academy of Vocal Arts once again. This beloved tale of love and tragedy has delighted audiences around the world, but it has equally impacted the careers and personal lives of... Continue Reading →
Cumhur Görgün was born in Istanbul, Turkey. While he was studying physiotherapy and rehabilitation at Yeditepe University, he started his vocal studies with Prof. Güzin Gürel at Istanbul University State Conservatory. He graduated with an honors degree in physiotherapy and rehabilitation and completed his opera and singing program in 2018. In the same year, he... Continue Reading →
Yue We was born in Tianjin, China. Mr. Wu holds a B.M. in Voice Performance from Tianjin Conservatory of Music and a M.M. degree in Voice Performance from Mannes School of Music, where he studied with Diana Soviero. He has performed a variety of different roles, such as Mandarino in Turandot, Bartolo in Le nozze di... Continue Reading →
Eleomar Cuello Calles is a graduate of the Academy of the National Lyric Theater of Cuba. He has sung as a soloist in operas and zarzuelas such as Die Zauberflöte, Don Giovanni, La traviata, La bohème, Madama Butterfly, La Serva Padrona, Cecilia Valdés, La Verbena de la Paloma, La Corte del Faraón, Las Leandras of... Continue Reading →
Ukrainian-born mezzo-soprano, Alla Yarosh, has known from a young age that communicating the essence of the human condition through song will become her life-long commitment. In November 2021, Ms. Yarosh was presented with a Bachelor of Music in operatic performance from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. There, she practiced under the tutelage of... Continue Reading →
Written by Administrative Associte Stephen Trygar When you hear the name "Giacomo Puccini" what is the very first thing you think of? Go with your gut reaction! When I asked that same question on all my social media platforms, ninety percent of my friends, family, and followers simply listed "La bohème" or an aria from... Continue Reading →
ALUMNI NEWS While another season comes to a close, preparations are being made for the next one! We're delighted to share upcoming engagements of our alumni for the 2022-23 opera season. The beginning of next season is still several months away, and many companies are still making their season announcements. Today's article will be the... Continue Reading →
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